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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.98, 3,362.82 and 1,374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.98, 3,362.82 and 1,374.66 is: 2,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.98 : 3,362.82 = 1,374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.98/3,362.82 = 1,374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.98x = 3,362.82 × 1,374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.98x = 4,622,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,734.14/2,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.98

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